2006-06-18 15:11:44 · 22 answers · asked by Evil Girl 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
my parents moved in with me and took over rent and utility,and i never thought that this would happen or that someone could be so cruel as to kick their own daughter out of her house. we were paying money to my father for whatever and the landlord got dragged into this and voiced her opinion. so she basically left it up to my parents on what to do. but, dad never spoke up and agreed to us having to get out.
2006-06-19 07:40:10 · update #1
we never signed a lease it was a verbal agreement. we rented off family go figure.
2006-06-19 11:03:04 · update #2
Who is named on the lease? Are you? If so they are illegally in your house. They are also currently in possesion of stolen property. A landlord can NOT change the locks with out an eviction order. Even if you have failed to pay, they must obtain an eviction order before they can prevent you from entering.
If you are not listed on the lease, then you have no rights to be in the house. You do however have the right to your property back. If they refuse you'll need to call the police over. They would then be in possesion of stolen property if they refuse to allow you to take your belongings.
2006-06-19 10:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by caffeyw 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what state you live in. I use to be an apartment manager. In some state the landlord can change the lock if rent is only 1 day late. Pay your rent and the landlord will have to let you have you belongings. If you signed a lease, you need to read it. If a landlord changes locks, there are some things he has to let you have. For example, he cannot lock up any medications that you are on, any items that you make a living with, etc. Contact your state's apartment association.
2006-06-18 23:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every State has different procedures. Most States have a claim and delivery procedure where you can go to your local magistrate and in essence file a law suit against the landlord on the basis that you have possessions on the property of the landlord. If you were evicted by court process, you may need to go to this court and ask the judge to reopen the case to resolve this issue. If the landlord just changed the locks without judicial oversight, he may have done so wrongfully entitling you to further relief. You need to review the landlord tenant laws in your jurisdiction.
2006-06-19 09:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by spirus40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Renters in the US have rights, but you must look up the landlord/tenant laws in your state. In California and other states, it is against the law for the landlord to change the locks just to prevent you from getting your belongings. The landlord must give you your belongings regardless of how much you owe. It really depends on how the law is worded in your state.
First step: Look up your state's laws at: http://www.rentalprop.com/ltlaws.htm
P.S. For coombs1973. In Texas the landlord is NOT allowed to do a lockout unless some very specific notification and availability (of personal belongings) is complied with. See
PROPERTY CODE, CHAPTER 92. RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 92.0081. REMOVAL OF PROPERTY AND EXCLUSION OF
RESIDENTIAL TENANT b through j
2006-06-18 22:24:07 · answer #4 · answered by Seikilos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Police and tell them your Items have been stolen. Depending on your state either they will force entry for you, or they will force landlord to let you get items.
PS: tell them it is critical your have item from inside, either medication or job/school related ietems, don't lie just think hard and you'll figure out something.
Get FAR away from that landlord, they are obviously out of thier mind! Better yet take them to small claims court, if you can think of how you may have suffered or lost income based on thier illegal action.
2006-06-18 22:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by Big C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he changed the locks because you did not pay your rent I am not sure what to tell you. He did that so you would pay money you owe and then he will let you get your things. It depends on the state your in. Some states are different. Good Luck
2006-06-18 22:14:18 · answer #6 · answered by Cootie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas, he is allowed to do a Lockout for past rent with no warning. In my county & most others require a court order. Call landlord & try to workout a arrangement to get items or contact the Sheriff's Dept. to get the Lockout off & get items.
2006-06-18 22:22:08 · answer #7 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you Canada? I know for sure that in SASK anyway the landlord cannot keep your things ( I work at a housing office) I assume it is the same in other provices but im not sure. In fact in SASK a landlord cannot even keep your damage deposit (for backrent) without your written permission!!! Most people dont know that
Conctact the RENTASLMAN or the LANDLORD/TENANT RELATIONS OFFICE. Look it up in the phone book.
What province are u in?
Here is a link for the different Canadian Provices and who to contact in eacch to help you know your rights..and what you can do
2006-06-18 22:19:50 · answer #8 · answered by paradox is interesting 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you owe back rent, some states allow landlords to keep the belogings in the house until fully paid.
2006-06-18 22:13:40 · answer #9 · answered by rflatshoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, call him and request your belongings. If that is not immediate, put it in writing with a date and have it sent to him by certified mail so you can prove he received it.
If nothing still happens, you must file a complaint in small claims court and btw, be sure to ask for court costs along with the cost of your lost items.
He cannot keep nor dispose of your belongings.
2006-06-18 22:35:21 · answer #10 · answered by purplewings123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋